Two pics for now sitting next to my Focal Aria.
The Canton have such a calm clear voice to them. Very balanced. I only have about ten hours on them. I was told and read that the Ceramic drivers are stiff and take a little longer than the given 20 hour conditioning time. I’m super happy with them. It’s my last large purchase for Audio. I’m set.
The Focals have a place in my rotation. I won’t ever let those go. There is something about the Focal in this music room. They are fantastic, but take them in a larger room like my Living room, and they don’t sound the same.
As for any difference in the two right off.. the Focal’s have more of a V pattern sound to me. Clear high, and can you believe more bass
But the Cantons are like a grown up Aria. More mature sounding.